NUEVO: Unrestrained child, 3, killed in rear-end crash

A 3-year-old Nuevo girl who authorities said was not safely restrained died Saturday, Dec. 22, from injuries she suffered in a traffic collision late Friday.

Kaamorah Latson died at 12:58 a.m. at Riverside County Regional Medical Center from injuries to her chest and stomach.

The collision is under investigation.

A California Highway Patrol news release said that a motorist, who deputies did not identify, was driving a 1991 Chrysler west on Nuevo Road, just east of Perris, about 11:45 p.m., when the vehicle rear-ended a 2008 Honda that was stopped on Nuevo at a four-way stop at Rosary Avenue.

Both drivers were wearing seat belts, but the four passengers in the Chrysler â" two 3-year-old girls and two 10-year-old girls -- were not wearing seat belts or secured in child-safety seats, according to the release. The children were thrown about the inside of the car.

The 10-year-olds had minor pains and were taken to the hospital. The surviving 3-year-old had what was described as a major injury, a cut to the face. The girl who died was in the back seat, according to the Riverside County coroner.

The driver of the Honda was hospitalized with a minor injury as a precaution, the release said. The Chryslerâs driver was not hurt.

The Riverside County Fire Department/Cal Fire reported that nine people were taken to hospitals.

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